OUT & ABOUT: Citizens of the Year honored

From left, honoree Thomas Mahar, state Sen. Terry Gipson and honoree David Dengel.

The Town of Poughkeepsie Democratic Committee recently honored Thomas Mahar and David Dengel with the Anna Buchholz Citizen of the Year Award at Coppola's on 9 last month.

The award is given annually to those people who exemplify integrity, trust and leadership and who have made significant contributions to their community, according to a news release.

Mahar, an attorney, represented the Arlington Firefighters' Association for 22 years and has represented the Hyde Park and Poughkeepsie town boards for 18 years. He is with McCabe & Mack.

Dengel worked for the Dutchess County Board of Elections for 14 years, was an officer of the former Dutchess County Common Cause, is a trustee of the Dutchess County Historical Society and has served as a member of the Poughkeepsie Democratic Committee since 1987.

Mahar and Dengel were honored for their many years of dedicated service and volunteerism to their community and the Democratic Party.

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OUT & ABOUT: Citizens of the Year honored

The Town of Poughkeepsie Democratic Committee recently honored Thomas Mahar and David Dengel with the Anna Buchholz Citizen of the Year Award at Coppola's on 9 last month.